![]() ![]() ![]() Many BWMS manufacturers offer modifications to installed system in order to ensure compliance with a USCG type approval certificate. Further information regarding and the USCG regulations can be found on the USGC website. In such cases the ballast tanks needs to be cleaned and sediments removed beforehand. ![]() An overview of approved systems can be found here.Īn alternative option to comply with the regulations is to not conduct discharge of ballast water or use potable water (from the US public water system). The regulations has required compliance with the treatment standard since the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January 2016 for sailing ships, and at delivery for new ships. The revised US Coast Guard (USCG) regulations on ballast water management entered into force 21 June 2012. DNV is an approved Independent Laboratory by USCG and conducts testing and evaluations of BWTS according to USCG regulations for type approval. Currently, 48 BWTS have received such USCG type approval. US legislation requires the ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to be type- approved by the USCG. The US has its compliance schedule determining when a vessel must begin to employ treatment instead of exchange. Media Newsroom Statistics and Insights Events Blogs: Energy in transitionĪll ships calling at US ports and intending to discharge ballast water must either carry out ballast water exchange or treatment, in addition to fouling and sediment management. Sector insights Maritime Power and renewables Oil and gasĭNV Group About us Corporate governance Research & development Joint Industry Projects DNV Ventures Sustainability Annual reportīusiness areas Maritime Energy Systems Business Assurance Supply Chain & Product Assurance Digital Solutions Veracity data platformĬareers Overview Job opportunities Why DNV? Diversity & inclusion Ship management, operations and ship design.Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM).Electric grid performance and reliability.Offshore classification – fleet in service.Digital monitoring of medium-voltage cable networks.Ballast Water Management - DNV Sectors Services Insights About us Sign in Sign in to Veracity Open menu Open search ![]()
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